HB4824 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MEDICAID-NONCITIZENS
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/5-2  from Ch. 23, par. 5-2
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Expands medical assistance coverage to certain categories of lawfully present noncitizens. Sets income guidelines for qualifying persons age 19 through 64 and income guidelines for persons 65 years of age or older. Removes a provision permitting medical assistance coverage for up to 24 continuous months from the initial eligibility date, if otherwise eligible.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/03/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dagmara Avelar
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/20/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
2/24/2026HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
3/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
3/17/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dagmara Avelar
3/17/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
3/18/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
3/20/2026HouseTo Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee
3/20/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 To Appropriations-Medicaid Subcommittee
3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee